Spread the joy (and some spice) with homemade apple butter

I take such pleasure in making a trip to the local apple orchard! Each season I can hardly wait for the types of apples that mature early so I can begin making all the apple treats my family and I enjoy. Apple crisps, pies and cobblers are all a big hit.

Who needs Cheese? Potato pizza steals the show!

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMWhile eliminating dairy from my diet, I have found many creative ways to enjoy the foods I’ve always liked. One might think it would be difficult to eat pizza without cheese. But trust me, this potato pizza is out of this world.

Wonderful watermelons!

July is watermelon season. Storebought melons are filling grocery bins, but soon garden-grown watermelons will mature and be ready for harvest. Picking a melon from the grocer is often hit-and-miss.

Tasty pimento cheese for any occasion

Summer is synonymous with barbecue, but I love the “extras” that go with it. When I think of summertime, picnics and grilling, I also think about things I can serve—like this pimento cheese spread.Serve the spread on sandwich bread, or on crackers.

LIBRARY NOTES New titles for all ages

As we begin July, I hope you all had a wonderful Independence Day. I'm writing this beforehand, but I trust we have again had the best fireworks in the area.Our read-aloud time at the library is complete, but children will still be checking out books and drawing for prizes throughout the summer.

ROTARY CLUB NEWS

NEW MEMBER Jesse Dixon, representing the Perky Palette, joined the Rotary Club of Post July 1. “Perky Palette is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of our small rural town,” said Dixon.

Mid-summer rose care

Roses are faithful rebloomers—even in our hot summers. Average July temperatures for West Texas are in the mid-90s and, while roses are heat tolerant, they can still suffer damage without proper maintenance. Here are some care tips to consider during the hot summer months.Watering.

SUMMER READING

This summer the Post Public Library held its annual reading program with a creative and inspiring theme, Color Our World. It was designed to spark inspiration and celebrate diversity by encouraged children to explore stories that open doors to new cultures, exploration, and imagination.

GARZA COUNTY TRAILBLAZERS MENU

Monday, July 7 Chicken Tender Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Squash, Fruit Cup, Wheat Roll, 2% Milk, Tea/LemonTuesday, July 8 Taco Salad & Corn Chips, Seasoned Corn, Watermelon, Peach Cobbler, Low Fat MilkWednesday, July 9 Cheeseburger on Whole Wheat Bun, Potato Wedges, Tomato Wedge Salad, Melon...

Early July care for annuals and perennials

For West Texas gardeners the Fourth of July is the day we celebrate our nation’s Independence Day, but for gardeners July 4 is also the target date for deadheading and rejuvenating flowering perennials.